Before you sign a tenancy agreement
A list of reminders to help you make an informed decision before you rent:
- is the agent in a redress scheme
- is the agent in a client money protection scheme
- is the property advert clear on rent, holding deposit and security deposit
- will my holding deposit be correctly handled
- have I got a tenancy agreement requiring only permitted payments
- are all the terms clear and reasonable
- which scheme is my deposit in
- have all relevant safety certificates and mandatory information been provided
- proof your purchase and avoid paying by cash where possible unless you can obtain a receipt
Read the list of things to check in the “How to Rent: a checklist for renting in England” GOV.UK web page (opens in new tab).